Up date. I relly want to thank everyone who helped. I have been a bolt member for quite a few years and Probably never appreciated the help you can get here. Thanks again.
Well I finally (with the help from jegs talk line)found a shifter that they assure me will work. Hurst # 3915032 Pray that is it the right one. That was the big holdup after you guys solved all the other stuff. Honest, I did this job about 8 years ago and breezed right thru it. Getting old is hell. I am planning on using a3/8 cold rolled spager between the tranny and bellhousing to avoid the shaft problem. any one see a problem there. I can fill the gap on the sides with rtv to keep the moisture out. I'm still checking this thread twice daily for your up dates. More thanks